Moscow Attack a Test for Putin and His Record Against Terror

The bombings confronted Prime Minister Vladimir V. Putin with a challenge to his record of curbing terrorism, and raised the possibility that he would tighten his control over the government.

Blasts Revive Russians? Fear of Female Bombers

The rush hour bombings on the Moscow subway called to mind the ?Black Widow? bombers who joined in some of the most high-profile attacks in the Chechen war.

Afghan Leader Is Seen to Flout Influence of U.S.

Hamid Karzai?s recent behavior reflects a dilemma facing the Obama administration: how to influence an ally they regard as unreliable.

10 Mexican Students Killed in Another Violent Weekend

Mexico reeled Monday from another bloody weekend of drug-related killings, including a massacre of 10 young people in Durango.

Militia Charged With Plotting to Murder Officers

Members of a Christian militia were indicted on sedition and weapons charges in connection with an alleged plot to murder law enforcement officers.

Ayad Allawi Looks to Past in Fighting Political Criticism

Ayad Allawi is determined to counter charges by enemies that he won an election by appealing to Baathists.

Rothschilds Bring In an Outsider to Run the Show

For the first time, someone outside the family has been given responsibility to run the banking dynasty.